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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,252.31, 251,519.36 and 101,679.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,252.31, 251,519.36 and 101,679.99 is: 140,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,252.31 : 251,519.36 = 101,679.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,252.31/251,519.36 = 101,679.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,252.31x = 251,519.36 × 101,679.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,252.31x = 25,574,485,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,574,485,501.21/182,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,324.62

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